Richmond nightlife in Melbourne
Richmond's nightlife runs on two currents: DT's Hotel, Melbourne's oldest all-inclusive queer pub with drag, karaoke and trivia through the week, and the Corner Hotel's legendary bandroom pulling gig crowds to Swan Street. A neighbourhood night out rather than a big-strip crawl.
Events
- Lesbian Speed Dating - Ages 50+ — 2026-11-14 — 11:00:00 — DT's Hotel — Richmond — $17.19
- Sapphic Society Melbourne | November Edition — 2026-11-15 — 16:00:00 — The Blacksmith Bar — Richmond — $64.13
- Drag Bingo with Della Katessen | Mt View Hotel (November) — 2026-11-18 — 19:00:00 — Mt View Hotel — Richmond — Free
- Queer Non-Monogamy Mixer — 2026-11-27 — 19:00:00 — DT's Hotel — Richmond — $17.19
Venues
- The Blacksmith Bar — Richmond — The Blacksmith Bar in Richmond, Melbourne, appears to operate as a bar, likely offering a refined and social atmosphere. Based on its name, it might evoke a cl…
- Mt View Hotel — Richmond — Perched in Richmond with views sweeping off the rooftop bar, Mt View Hotel splits its personality between a neighbourhood pub and a breezy open-air terrace. He…
- DT's Hotel — Richmond — DT's Hotel, established in 1995, is a long-standing queer venue in Richmond, Melbourne. It offers a welcoming space for socialising and entertainment, includin…
- DTs Hotel — Richmond — Unpretentious gay hot spot with quirky decor and a beer garden, hosting drag and karaoke nights.
- The Leadbeater Hotel — Richmond — The Leadbeater Hotel is a pub and live music venue located in Richmond, Melbourne. It offers a diverse programme of events ranging from live bands across multi…
- Corner Hotel — Richmond — The Corner Hotel is a multifaceted venue in Richmond, Melbourne, known for its live music offerings and rooftop bar. It functions as both a pub and a bar, prov…
- Melbourne Girls College — Richmond — Melbourne Girls College (MGC) is an educational institution located in Richmond, Victoria. While primarily a college, its sports hall is occasionally utilised …
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RichmondNightlife in Melbourne
A local queer pub night, no fuss…
Richmond's nightlife runs on two currents: DT's Hotel, Melbourne's oldest all-inclusive queer pub with drag, karaoke and trivia through the week, and the Corner Hotel's legendary bandroom pulling gig crowds to Swan Street. A neighbourhood night out rather than a big-strip crawl.
The KIKII Receipts
- TimingAbout 4 nights a monthThere's usually something on — worth a look before you travel further.
How a night goes in Richmond
01Early
Trivia, karaoke or drag at DT's Hotel.
02Later
A gig at the Corner Hotel, then its rooftop.
What's on in Richmond
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Richmond nightlife FAQs
The 3 we're asked most, answered straight.
- DT's is Richmond's long-running queer pub — drag, karaoke and trivia through the week, and the kind of front bar where the regulars know your order. The events section on this page shows what's on.
- Yes — the Corner Hotel on Swan Street is one of Melbourne's best-known band rooms, with a rooftop bar upstairs.
- KIKII tracks Richmond's venues and events live — the events section on this page shows tonight's and this week's lineup, and each venue page lists its upcoming nights.
Explore Richmond nightlife in Melbourne on KIKII — your LGBTQIA+ nightlife finder for LGBTQIA+ events, bars, clubs, and venues. Discover what's on tonight in Richmond, find LGBTQIA+-friendly spots, and plan your next night out.